Musan Shrine
牟山神社
A historic shrine founded in 1266 hosting a unique ladder lion dance performance designated as a prefectural cultural property.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine founded in 1266 by Fujiwara Genta Masanari.
- Dedicated to the deities Ame-no-Minakanushi-no-Mikoto, Onamuchi-no-Mikoto, and Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto.
- Home to the Asakura Ladder Lion Dance, an intangible folk cultural property.
What to see
- The Asakura Ladder Lion Dance performed during the annual festival.
- Traditional shrine architecture dating back to the Kamakura period foundation.
When to go
- The first Sunday of October and the preceding Saturday for the main festival.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Musan Shrine Open in Google Maps
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